Requisition ID: 68327 

About Whirlpool Corporation

 

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 44,000 employees, and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com. 

 

The team you will be a part of

In this role, you will be part of a newly formed Strategic Change & Communications team within the Global HR function. You will report directly to the VP, Global Org & Talent, and will be part of the Global Org & Talent COE (Org Effectiveness, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Learning and Leadership Development, Inclusion and Diversity, and Strategic Change and Communications). You will partner closely with the Chief HR Officer and the rest of the Global HR Leadership team, Internal Communications Leads within the business, and External Communications.

This role in summary

Whirlpool is currently seeking a qualified candidate to fill a critical Change Management and Communications Lead position located at our Global Headquarters in Benton Harbor, Michigan, or our World of Whirlpool location in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, you will be part of a team responsible for designing and implementing a holistic change management and communications strategy for the enterprise.

 

As a result, this role will help to build a culture of resilience and adaptability to successfully support agile business needs. In this role, you will also serve as the change management lead for critical enterprise-level initiatives. This role will also care for the development of change management competency within the organization through training, tools, and resources. #LI-DD1

Your responsibilities will include

As part of the Strategic Change & Communications team, establish a holistic enterprise change management strategy to enable the global business strategy and build a change-ready culture

Strategically partner with the business, including executive leadership, to provide organizational change management for large-scale priority initiatives

Ensure a comprehensive change strategy, including stakeholder and human risk analysis, proactive resistance management, and change adoption measurement

Partner with communications leadership to ensure intentionally crafted and timely communications for appropriate stakeholders/audiences

Develop organizational change management competency through learning paths, resources, and tools

Promote the full business value of enterprise change management and its impact on employee culture and engagement

Minimum requirements

Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in Change Management, Communications, Organizational Development or related fields.

7+ years of Change Management, Communications, and/or Organizational Development experience.

3+ years leading Change Management and/or Communications for large-scale, company-wide initiatives for which you designed and implemented a strategic change plan.

Preferred skills and experiences

Strategic thinker who can translate complex concepts to actionable, understandable plans, programs, and materials, but also roll up your sleeves to effectively implement plans and deliver maximum impact.

Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.

Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments and geographies.

Advanced writing, editing, and presentation skills; ability to convey subtle, technical, or complex messages in writing.

5+ years of experience working in or supporting Human Resources.

 

What we offer

Generous benefits package, Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more! Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations: Beautiful, recently renovated office space, Barista Bar, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required).

Additional information

Whirlpool’s Ways of Working

Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. While employees in this role work in-person Monday through Friday. We offer flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what’s important at work and at home, including:

 

Always On Flexibility - You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed. 

Two-Week Work from Anywhere - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.

Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.

Compensation Data

$64,500 - $129,000 + Annual Bonus

 

Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation

See what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers. Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube. Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.